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Blue ribbon — In symbolism, blue ribbon is a term used to describe something of high quality. The usage came from The Blue Riband, a prize awarded for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by passenger liners and prior to that from Cordon Bleu which… … Wikipedia
blue riband — [[t]blu͟ː rɪ̱bənd[/t]] blue ribands also blue ribband N COUNT If someone or something wins the blue riband in a competition, they win first prize. The prize is sometimes in the shape of a blue ribbon. [BRIT] Olga did not win the all round… … English dictionary
blue ribbon — 1. the highest award or distinction, as the first prize in a contest: His entry at the state fair won a blue ribbon. 2. a blue ribbon worn as a badge of honor, esp. by members of the Order of the Garter of the British knighthood. 3. (caps.) Also … Universalium
ribband — Ribbon Rib bon, n. [OE. riban, OF. riban, F. ruban, probably of German origin; cf. D. ringband collar, necklace, E. ring circle, and band.] [Written also {riband}, {ribband}.] 1. A fillet or narrow woven fabric, commonly of silk, used for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Blue ribbon badge — The blue ribbon badge was created by Francis Murphy, 1836 1907, who was a chief advocate of the temperance movement in America and abroad in his generation. The badge was inspired by a verse in The Bible, Numbers 15:38 39, which says: Speak unto… … Wikipedia
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Garrat Elections — The Garrat Elections were a carnival of mock elections in 18th century Surrey, England. The events were organized around May 20. People of the village of Garrat, Surrey had met in a conclave and elected a president to obtain rights in a small… … Wikipedia
William Lithgow (shipbuilder) — William Todd Lithgow (1854–1908) was a Scottish ship designer who became sole owner of an extremely successful shipbuilding company. For much of the 20th century its name was Lithgows , as it was developed further by William s sons Sir James… … Wikipedia
Hudson Taylor — ChineseTextJames Hudson Taylor 戴德生 (May 21, 1832 ndash; June 3,1905), was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China, and founder of the China Inland Mission (CIM) (now OMF International). Taylor spent 51 years in China. The society that… … Wikipedia
band fish — Ribbon Rib bon, n. [OE. riban, OF. riban, F. ruban, probably of German origin; cf. D. ringband collar, necklace, E. ring circle, and band.] [Written also {riband}, {ribband}.] 1. A fillet or narrow woven fabric, commonly of silk, used for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
